Westward Expansion of the United States

The video discusses the expansion of the United States in the 19th century, highlighting key events such as the Louisiana Purchase, the annexation of Texas, and the concept of Manifest Destiny. It explores the impact of the Gold Rush, the Oregon Trail, and the displacement of Native Americans. The completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 marked a significant milestone in U.S. history, facilitating westward migration and the eventual settlement of the frontier.

What was the concept called that justified the United States' expansion across the continent?

• Manifest Destiny

• Continental Drift

• American Dream

• Westward Ho

Who were the original settlers in the western territories?

• Farmers

• Railroad workers

• Hunters and mountain men

• Gold miners

What role did Native Americans play in the early westward expansion?

• They opposed all settlers

• They showed settlers safe routes

• They traded land for goods

• They built forts for settlers

What was the purpose of the Homestead Act?

• To sell land to the highest bidder

• To build railroads

• To give free land to settlers who cultivated it

• To reserve land for Native Americans

Which event in 1849 attracted fortune seekers from around the world?

• The completion of the transcontinental railroad

• The California Gold Rush

• The Oregon Trail

• The Homestead Act

Why did the Mormons migrate to Utah?

• To find gold

• To escape persecution and violence

• To establish trade posts

• To build railroads

What was the most famous route taken by pioneers traveling west?

• The Oregon Trail

• The California Trail

• The Mormon Trail

• The Santa Fe Trail

What was a significant threat to the lifestyle of Native Americans during westward expansion?

• The spread of diseases

• The establishment of trade posts

• The construction of forts

• The arrival of pioneers

What was the outcome for Native Americans who resisted the westward expansion?

• They successfully defended their lands

• They were relocated to reservations

• They formed alliances with settlers

• They were given new territories

What major development in 1869 made westward travel significantly easier?

• The completion of the transcontinental railroad

• The California Gold Rush

• The Homestead Act

• The establishment of the Oregon Trail